🌱 Why some Lodi truckers are suddenly afraid to cross state lines

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In today's newsletter:

• Why some Lodi truckers are suddenly afraid to cross state lines

Also on today's calendar: December Book Discussion.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry, but scrutiny on immigrant drivers might (agrinews-pubs.com) — A Lodi-based trucking company says many of its immigrant drivers are now afraid to take routes into other states, worried about harassment and license problems under tougher federal scrutiny. The broader story explains how new federal enforcement of trucking school standards and immigrant licensing rules could shrink the driver pool nationwide, while leaving reputable schools and companies scrambling to adapt.
   

📸 Around Lodi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lodi

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Sewing at the Lodi Public Library
  Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St, Lodi
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• December Book Discussion
  Five Window Beer Co. , 9 W Locust St , Lodi
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Santa Claus & The Network Band
  Jessie's Grove Winery , 1973 W Turner Rd , Lodi
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Sniff and Go 12/16/2025
  23300 Bryant Rd , Acampo
  5:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Galt City Hall , 380 Civic Dr , Galt
  6:00 pm
• ChapLip Library Launch
  The Catalyst , 926 N Yosemite St , Stockton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• lodi bowl- Special Needs Bowling
  Lodi Bowling Bar and Lounge , 302 N Sacramento St , Lodi
  9:30 am
• Paws to Read at the Lodi Public Library
  Lodi Public Library , 201 W Locust St , Lodi
  3:00 pm
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
  The Bob Hope Theatre , 242 E Main St , Stockton
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Breathwork with Shannon
  24445 Buck Rd , Acampo
  5:00 pm
• “After Hours” FT. The Working Class Band
  Jessie's Grove Winery , 1973 W Turner Rd , Lodi
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Stockton
  Hilton Stockton , 2323 Grand Canal Blvd , Stockton
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My cat Pammy ran away a few days ago.
  She is very skiddish. Only has 3 working legs and half a tail! Please let me know if you see her! (Nextdoor Hutchins Heights)
• 16 year old female cat (Bella) missing today.
  generally stays within sight of our house or accross street 700 block Eureka av she growls a lot and very vocal but loves her head petted and… (Nextdoor Schneider Tract)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Lodi. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357497-1) in Lodi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lodi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stockton

• New Stockton apartments aim to ‘restore hope, compassion, and progress' (recordnet.com)
• Stockton community showing support after mass shooting, hosting fundraisers for victims' families (kcra.com)
• Stockton apartments \u200bfor rent stayed steady since last November (recordnet.com)

Galt

• Basketball Game Preview: Livermore Cowboys vs. Galt Warriors + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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